Linux System Administrator

$70,950 - $117,950/Yr

Battelle - Upton, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Upton, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Linux System Administrator role at Brookhaven National Laboratory focuses on providing Level 2 technical support for the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II). This position involves system maintenance, new service implementation, and process improvement, with a strong emphasis on Linux system administration and collaboration with various teams to enhance operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provision Linux workstation endpoints, including network and authentication.
• Responsible for configuration tasks including troubleshooting and resolving workstation issues in collaboration with NSLS-II support teams.
• Provide dedicated technical support across various communication platforms (such as chat, telephone, remote control), and in-person for the NSLS-II facility.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer to enhance the IT proficiency of NSLS-II research staff.
• Ensure asset compliance.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience/certifications.
• Minimum one (1) year work experience supporting, operating, and troubleshooting Linux workstations.
• Proficient in writing clear and concise documentation.
• Skilled in imparting technical knowledge to peers.
• Experience in customer service.

Nice-to-haves

• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 or 9 (or equivalent derivative) workstations, with strong troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient with provisioning server resources using VMware vSphere virtualization platform and related tools.
• Proficiency with Red Hat Satellite Server 6.x
• Experience in task automation using configuration management tools like Puppet or Ansible.
• Experience using GitLab/GitHub Enterprise.
• Skilled in scripting for automation and integration tasks.
• Knowledge of Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, Ansible Tower, or AWX for automation management.
• Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, or OpenShift.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits program
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Opportunities for professional growth and development